
Surf Forecasts:
Kennebunk Beach surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, SE swell with 350 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kennebunk Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Kennebunk Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kennebunk Beach in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kennebunk Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, folks, ol' Rusty here. Let's give you the straight-up for the next couple of weeks at Kennebunk Beach. I've gotta be honest with you, looking at the whole picture, it's a pretty grim stretch. We've got a solid 16-day window here, but the surf is basically a no-show. There's a big gap of nothing from right now all the way through the first week and a half. Don't even think about paddling out until we get to the very end of the run.
The first hint of something rideable pops up around Tuesday, July 7th. The morning will see a jump in size to about 5 ft, but the period is a short, weak 7 seconds. It's coming from the SE, which isn't ideal for this spot, and the water temp is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than we'd expect for early July. The afternoon improves a bit, with the swell pushing 6 ft from the ESE, but that short period means it's going to be a bit of a bumpy, fat wave. The wind is cross-off from the East, which will keep things reasonably clean, but the "marginal" rating tells you all you need to know. This is really only for the die-hards who just need to get wet.
The rest of that week and into the next is a washout. We're talking tiny, weak swell with onshore winds messing up what little is there. You'll see a lot of days with combined energy values well under 100 (like 17, 57, 89), which is the dictionary definition of a flat spell. The setups look more interesting for a kiteboard than a paddle surfer, if I'm being honest.
The only real glimmer of hope is nearly two weeks out, on the Monday morning of July 20th. We finally get some proper offshore wind from the NNE, and it's a moderate breeze, so the surface should be clean. The swell is still tiny, only 1 ft from the ESE, but with that offshore wind and the longer 7-second period, it might just have a bit of shape on the right tide. The combined energy is a paltry 42, so don't expect any power.
Honestly, this is a tough one. If you've got to surf, the July 7th afternoon is your only real shout for something with a bit of size, but keep your expectations in the gutter. For clean, small waves on a longboard, maybe the July 20th morning is worth a paddle. It's a classic case of the forecast being more promising than the reality. Normally we'd see some pulses of energy, but for Kennebunk Beach, this kind of blank run can happen. The forecast could change, but for now, this is the picture.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
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11 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 204 | 350 | 264 | 193 | 204 | 135 | 83 | 58 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 15 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:51PM2.59m | 3:59AM2.71m | 4:32PM2.66m | 4:47AM2.65m | 5:17PM2.76m | 5:40AM2.60m | 6:06PM2.86m | 6:38AM2.56m | 7:00PM2.96m | 7:39AM2.55m | 7:57PM3.06m | 8:43AM2.57m | 8:57PM3.17m | 9:45AM2.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:46PM0.40m | 10:09AM0.19m | 10:35PM0.34m | 10:54AM0.21m | 11:28PM0.28m | 11:43AM0.24m | 00:25AM0.19m | 12:36PM0.26m | 1:26AM0.09m | 1:34PM0.26m | 2:28AM-0.02m | 2:34PM0.22m | 3:30AM-0.14m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | |
8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | 8:22 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 4 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 5 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | SE 10 | ESE 7 |
11 | 6 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 124 | 237 | 264 | 193 | 204 | 135 | 83 | 58 | 199 | 35 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 24 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | S 4 | — | SSE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | SSE 5 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 10 |
4 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 15 | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | 10 | 20 | 12 | 15 | 6 | 24 | 24 | 16 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 6 | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 10 | ESE 7 | SE 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | E 4 | SSE 9 |
— | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 5 | 23 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | — | S 4 | S 5 | — | SE 7 | SE 8 | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 7 | — | NE 3 | N 3 | NNE 3 | — | SSW 3 | SSW 3 |
2 | — | 7 | 11 | — | 204 | 350 | — | — | — | 15 | 6 | 29 | 262 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 472 | 546 | 452 | 577 | 522 | 949 | 381 | 11 | 52 | 141 | 11 | 62 | 45 | 11 | 216 | 232 | 108 | 234 | 232 | 231 | 276 |
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Information about the Kennebunk Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kennebunk Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kennebunk Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kennebunk Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Kennebunk Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Kennebunk Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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